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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Foresleve, Foirsleif, v. [e.m.E. and ME. forsleve n.] tr. To furnish with a foresleeve. —1532 Treas. Acc. VI. 26.
Ane doublet to the king, double breistit and double foreslevit 1534 Ib. 197.
To foirsleif ane coit to the said James, half ane elne blak chamlot
